The Latest from the Coalition

On this page you can find the latest news from the Coalition, including stories of restoration successes, profiles of ongoing clean water issues, policy updates, and press releases.

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New Bill Boosts Great Lakes Investment

New bipartisan federal legislation would reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, allowing the federal government to continue to accelerate its investment to restore and protect the Great Lakes – the source of drinking water for more that 42 million people – and to tackle serious threats, including toxic pollution, runoff, habitat loss, and invasive species.

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EPA Restores Ability of States, Tribes to Protect Local Waters

A new U.S. EPA rule restores the ability of states and Tribes to protect local waters under the Clean Water Act, allowing states and Tribes to weigh in on federal permits for projects such as roads, pipelines, and dams and allowing local residents to have a say in projects that could impact their waters, recreational opportunities, and public health.

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